Red Bull Flugtag returns to the Tampa Convention Center Saturday, November 9th. It is free and open to the public.
Around 80,000 spectators are expected to pack the Tampa Riverwalk for this high-flying competition. This event will have an estimated economic impact of $3,423,000 for the City of Tampa and the surrounding region, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
Crews will launch their aircraft off a 27-foot-tall flight deck constructed over the Tampa Convention Center Marina. They will be evaluated by celebrity judges, including Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy and NFL Hall of Famer and Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks.
More than 30 teams will compete, including Team Tampa, which features Tampa Convention Center service partners Aramark, the exclusive food and beverage provider, and Encore, the audio visual and exclusive rigging provider.
This will be the third Red Bull Flugtag to happen in Tampa, as it was previously held in the city in 2011 and 2008.
If you’re attending Red Bull Flugtag, here are a few things to know before you go and information about traffic and road closures:
The event opens at noon and the competition begins at 1pm. It will end with an awards ceremony around 4pm. No tickets are needed for admission, as the event is free to attend.
Before, during and shortly after the event, a number of nearby roadways will be impacted by lane closures, see the attached map.
Roads Affected:
- W Platt St Bridge/Channelside Dr (S Parker St – S Franklin St)
- S Franklin St (Channelside Dr – Water St)
- Harbour Island Blvd Bridge
- E Brorein St (Lane Closures) (S Franklin St – Bayshore Blvd)
- S Morgan St (Southbound Only) (Channelside Dr – Water St)
- Water St (S Franklin St – Florida Ave)
- Bayshore Blvd (W Swann Ave – W Brorein St)
Attendees are encouraged to use alternative transportation options to get to and from the event. This includes parking in Ybor City and taking the free TECO Streetcar to the Greco Plaza. HART Buses, the DASH service, scooters, or ride sharing are also encouraged.
According to the City of Tampa, please use extreme caution in and around the event location as it will attract tons of extremely caffeinated visitors to the area.
Recommended parking options to avoid congestion and road closures:
- Fort Brooke Parking Garage – located at 107 N. Franklin Street, 0.3 miles from the Tampa Convention Center. Walk or take the free TECO Line Streetcar to Dick Greco Plaza Station.
- Park in Ybor and take the free TECO Line Streetcar to Dick Greco Plaza Station
What is not allowed at Flugtag?
- Firearms, or weapons of any kind.
- Drones
- Framed or large backpacks
- Alcohol or illegal drugs
- Glass containers
- Food
- Pets
- Tents
- No illegal vending is permitted
- No smoking allowed
What can I bring to Flugtag?
- Blankets
- Umbrellas (small hand-held style)
- Baby Strollers
- Portable/collapsible chair
- Regular-size/unframed backpacks
- Sealed water bottles
- Empty Camelbak or other empty plastic container (ie, Nalgene bottle)
- Ice in soft-sided cooler or Camelbak. No large bags allowed.
- Binoculars
- Personal camera equipment
Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home.
Are there ADA Accessibility areas for attendees?
ADA Accessibility areas will be on site. People with impairments can view from these areas, along with one additional guest.
Will weather conditions impact the event?
This is a rain or shine event, but thunder and lightning delays would be put into place if necessary.
What food and drink will be available?
Food and drink will be available for purchase at The Sail bar and Big Ray’s Fish Camp Riverwalk, as well as at pop-up concession stations along the Tampa Riverwalk and on the first floor of the Tampa Convention Center.
Free water stations will be on-site for refilling water bottles, or resealable aluminum water bottles can be purchased on site.
